2026 Kentucky General Election

## Meet Jim Wilson

Lifelong Northern Kentuckian

University of Kentucky graduate

CPA & Business Owner

Decades of management experience

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Jim Wilson is a lifelong Northern Kentuckian. He graduated from the University of Kentucky.

Jim Wilson is a certified public accountant and business owner.

Jim’s campaign for mayor of Lakeside Park is his frist run for elected office

As of September 15, 2026, Jim Wilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

“As long as they’re clean, and there’s not a horde of them, and there’s no roosters, I think they add [value],” Wilson said on Feb. 10 before asking the council to consider adding them as allowable pets under the city ordinance.

The case of Lakeside Park’s emotional support chickens - LINK nky

##### Community

I am dedicated to preserving the character of our city and protecting personal property rights, while making it a better place for everyone to live.

Supports allowing backyard chickens as pets, provided they are clean, limited in number, and do not include roosters.

Pledges to protect personal property rights while preserving the city's character.

- Supports allowing backyard chickens as pets, provided they are clean, limited in number, and do not include roosters.
- Pledges to protect personal property rights while preserving the city's character.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

##### Fairness

Equal treatment for all is the foundation of a strong community. We will ensure that city services and opportunities are available to every resident.

##### Transparency

Clear communication builds trust. I will bring open communication and accountability to City Hall, making government decisions more accessible and understandable.

Pledges to make city services and opportunities available to every resident.

Plans to make city government decisions more accessible and understandable through open communication and accountability.

- Pledges to make city services and opportunities available to every resident.
- Plans to make city government decisions more accessible and understandable through open communication and accountability.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

##### Accountability

As a CPA, I understand the importance of fiscal responsibility. I will ensure that every dollar is spent wisely and that our city is managed with integrity.

Pledges to manage city spending with fiscal responsibility and integrity.

- Pledges to manage city spending with fiscal responsibility and integrity.

Economy

Jim Wilson

- Pledges to protect personal property rights while preserving the city's character.

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Northern Kentucky city appoints new mayor to fill vacant seat

Paul Markgraf is originally from Northern Kentucky and now lives in Lakeside Park. He attended Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law. 

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Paul has previously worked as an attorney.

Paul currently serves as mayor of the City of Lakeside Park. He has served as a city council member and has been mayor since 2022.

As of September 15, 2026, Paul Markgraf did not have a website or any information online.

Paul Markgraf

As of September 15, 2026, Paul Markgraf’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The duties of the mayor depend on the type of government within the city, 
- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 

Lakeside Park Mayor

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